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Pawnee County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Pawnee City

Pawnee County's estimated 2025 population is 2,474 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pawnee County is the 71st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,781 and has seen a growth of -11.04% since that time.

2,474
Total Population
6
Population Density (mi²)
71
Population Rank (State)
-19 -0.76%
Annual Population Growth

Pawnee County Population

Pawnee County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 95.39% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,42295.39%
Two or more races1054.14%
Black or African American60.24%
Other race60.24%

Pawnee County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Pawnee County's average per capita income is $38,641. Household income levels show a median of $54,926. The poverty rate stands at 14.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,875-
Families$72,386$91,084
Households$54,926$68,894
Non Families$30,208$35,292

$38,641

Average Income

$54,926

Median Household Income

14.07%

Poverty Rate